Psychological Determinants of Low Carbon Tourism Activity Models in Satun UNESCO Global Geopark
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This qualitative research aims to produce a model of low carbon tourism activity in Satun UNESCO Global Geopark. The key informants were the government officials, academicians, and tourism operators who had knowledge and were experienced in tourism and 17 community representatives. The tools used in the study consisted of semi-structured interviews, participant observations, and group discussions. The results of the study showed that the model of low-carbon tourism activities in geo-tourism sites “WECARE Model” was composed of 6 factors: Waste management (W), Efficiency in water consumption (E), Community lifestyle (C), Activity (A), Responsible (R), and Energy efficiency (E). This model relies on tourism resources, service and experience sharing, the management of tourism operators, the community participation in organizing tourism activities. In addition, receiving support from government agencies or related operations such as educational institutions are necessary. The development of tourism will help clearly and continually contribute to the promotion of low-carbon tourism activities.
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